How far is Montopolis, TX from Emory, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Emory, TX is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Emory.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Emory.
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Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
67 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left
42 m · 11 sec
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Turn sharp left onto US Highway 183 South
1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard
145 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto East Anderson Lane
2997 ft · 1 min · East Anderson Lane
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35
1 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
959 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
89.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
47.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport
2359 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 19 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 148
1529 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto FM 148
2.2 mi · 3 min · FM 148
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Turn right onto West Moore Avenue
17.7 mi · 21 min · West Moore Avenue
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Continue on Houston Street
2624 ft · 34 sec · Houston Street
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Continue on Goodnight Boulevard
6.1 mi · 7 min · Goodnight Boulevard
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Continue on West Pine Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on United States Highway 80
2.1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 80
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Turn left
14.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto West Quitman Street
9 m · 1 sec · West Quitman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Quitman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Emory.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
89.8 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Emory.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Emory?
The road trip is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km) and usually takes 04h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Montopolis and 132.2 miles from Emory.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.30 one way or $70.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Emory.
Stop Ideas Near Abbott
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Whitney City Hall
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.
Waco, TX
Cleburne
McGregor
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Emory. Straight-line distance: 214.22 mi (344.76 km).
#1 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emory
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 32.8745700, -95.7655200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emory (-95.76552, 32.87457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $35.30 | $70.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.71 | $79.43 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.88 | $85.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.29 | $74.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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